On the Pool Stain Treat (oxalic acid) they didn't even say to use a sequestering agent, but from reading here I knew that I needed one so I went ahead and added Aqua Chem Metal, stain and Scale remover.

Today my water is cloudy, no chlorine. I am going to have to try to get some chlorine in the water this evening.

My problem right now is the alkalinity.. it is way high. How do I reduce it?

The Ph was low so I added some borax and will check again in about an hour.

Also, why do you not shock for 2 weeks after a stain treatment? I think I messed up because I shocked last night, 24 hours after the oxalic acid, trying to get the water to clear.

Please help